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Chris Van Hollen: “If the President nominated a Republican to replace Commissioner Peirce without also nominating a Democrat to the SEC, he…”

On the recordJune 13, 2026
If the President nominated a Republican to replace Commissioner Peirce without also nominating a Democrat to the SEC, he would violate the Securities Exchange Act.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Warning about potential violation of the Securities Exchange Act.

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